The bill amends RCW 9.94A.650 to exclude individuals convicted of a hit and run resulting in death from being eligible for a first-time offender waiver. This change adds a new category of offenses that disqualify a person from receiving leniency under the first-time offender statute. Specifically, the bill inserts language that identifies "hit and run resulting in death under RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)" as a disqualifying offense, alongside existing exclusions such as violent offenses, sex offenses, and certain drug-related felonies.

As a result of this amendment, individuals convicted of a hit and run that leads to death will not be able to benefit from the potential waiver of sentencing that is available to first-time offenders. The bill maintains the existing provisions regarding sentencing options for first-time offenders, including the possibility of confinement and community custody, but now explicitly states that those convicted of the specified hit and run offense will not qualify for these leniencies.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94A.650